Stories tagged with "indianapolis city"

Marion County Libertarian Party takes aim at Smoke Free Indy by Will Higgins

Marion County Libertarian Party chairman Tim Maguire today asked prosecutor Carl Brizzi to investigate “the possibility of improprieties” at Smoke Free Indy, an anti-smoking... – Nov 16, 2009 at 7:01 PM in

My View: Shine up historic gem, put it to good use by indystar

One of my favorite holiday traditions as a kid was watching Santa Claus arrive at the Indiana State Museum via helicopter. It was exciting, of course, to see the big guy in the red... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Graffitist 'CHOKE' tagged, police say by John Tuohy

Miguel Villanueva has painted a reputation from California and Las Vegas to Cincinnati and Bloomington, police say. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department detectives believe... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:24 AM in Crime & Courts

Court upholds ruling against City Market by indystar

The state appeals court upheld a ruling that the Indianapolis City Market owes $42,000 to resolve a lawsuit stemming from the market’s 2007 renovation. In an opinion issued... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Appeals court says City Market owes $42,000 by Francesca Jarosz

The state appeals court upheld a ruling that the Indianapolis City Market owes $42,000 to settle a lawsuit stemming back to the market’s 2007 renovation. In an opinion issued... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:51 PM in Politics & Government

Racino money went to lower property taxes by indystar

An Oct. 26 letter asserted that the state “grabbed” racino money at the expense of taxpayers. The writer missed the point and some key facts. First, the writer is upset... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Let's talk about Sunday alcohol sales by indystar

During the past few weeks, I’ve moderated two unusually lively online chats. The first chat two weeks ago centered on Indiana’s adoption of daylight saving time —... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Kevin Morgan

City Market officials hope for simple repair by Francesca Jarosz

Stopping the leaking water at Indianapolis City Market likely will be simple fix, city and market leaders said. The historic Downtown venue housing prepared and fresh food vendors... – Oct 28, 2009 at 11:44 AM in Politics & Government

Council tables smoking ban by Francesca Jarosz

The Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday tabled a proposal to ban smoking in nearly all Indianapolis workplaces The 14-13 vote to table the ban means it can come back onto... – Oct 26, 2009 at 9:02 PM in Marion County

Officials hope water leak at City Market is cheap to fix by Francesca Jarosz

A trickle of water leaking onto the Indianapolis City Market floor could add to the flood of financial problems the venue for fresh and prepared foods has faced in recent months.... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Indianapolis City Market sops up seeping water by Tom Spalding

Indianapolis City Market will close early one day next week because of an underground pipe that is apparently broken and causing water to seep up through the 4-inch thick concrete... – Oct 23, 2009 at 11:46 AM in Business

Orthopedic manufacturer Zimmer saw profits shrink by indystar

Warsaw — Zimmer Holdings said Thursday its profit shrank 30 percent in the third quarter due to one-time costs and a loss on interest. The orthopedic implant maker reported a... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Study finds secondhand smoke costs city millions by Shari Rudavski

Secondhand smoking costs Marion County $47.5 million annually in additional medical expenses, a study released today by Indiana University finds. That adds up to about $54 a... – Oct 21, 2009 at 2:37 PM in Communities

Selling all things South American by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Even though it’s years away, the announcement that Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Olympics has gotten people talking about South American food. Indianapolis has a... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Food & Drink

Councilman whose dad represents tobacco industry says he won't vote on smoking ban by indystar

Tobacco-lobbyist dad will host fundraiser just before smoke ban vote I called Indianapolis City-County Councilman Dane Mahern on Monday afternoon to ask about the interesting... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Matthew Tully

Brouhaha begins over council redistricting by Francesca Jarosz

Council GOP considers drawing new map in ’10; Dems call it a power play Indianapolis City-County Council Republicans are expected to decide in the next month whether to... – Oct 12, 2009 at 1:35 AM in Politics & Government

Ovarian cancer benefit by indystar

Ovar’coming Together, Indiana’s nonprofit resource and education organization for ovarian cancer, is holding its 11th annual Ovarian Cancer Run&Walk on Saturday,... – Sep 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Health & Fitness

Does end of routes mean end of line for mass transit? by John Tuohy

Express buses are being put in park, putting future efforts in doubt The demise by next year of three IndyGo suburban express routes raises an inevitable question: Does regional... – Sep 23, 2009 at 12:56 AM in Marion County

New ballet company raises the barre by indystar

Mark Sept. 12 on the calendar as the date that professional ballet returned to Indianapolis when “An Evening with the Stars” was presented by Indianapolis City Ballet... – Sep 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Ballet backers kick up their heels by indystar

When 11 international ballet stars danced across the Murat Theatre stage during the Indianapolis City Ballet’s gala debut last weekend, an enthusiastic audience greeted them... – Sep 19, 2009 at 6:06 PM in Cathy Kightlinger